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Mark-Paul Gosselaar was born March 1, 1974 in Panorama City, California. His father, Hans Gosselaar, who is from the Netherlands, is of German and Dutch Jewish descent, and was a plant supervisor at Anheuser-Busch. His mother, Paula (van den Brink), is of Dutch-Indonesian background; she worked as an airline hostess. His parents are divorced. He has an older brother, Mike, and two older sisters, Linda and Sylvia. In 1989, after a career with small movies and commercials, Gosselaar started in the teen hit Saved by the Bell (1989), co-starring Tiffani Thiessen who played his girlfriend, Kelly Kapowski, throughout the show's run. The characters eventually married each other after the show and its spin-off, Saved by the Bell: The College Years (1993) , ended production.

He starred with Geena Davis in Commander in Chief (2005) for executive producer Steven Bochco, with whom he also worked when he starred as detective John Clark in Bochco's critically-acclaimed drama NYPD Blue (1993) Gosselaar's other television credits include TV movies Atomic Twister (2002), The Princess & the Marine (2001), For the Love of Nancy (1994), Saved by the Bell: Wedding in Las Vegas (1994), She Cried No (1996), Dying to Belong (1997) and Born Into Exile (1997).

On the big screen, Gosselaar appeared in Dead Man on Campus (1998), as well as the independent films Beer Money (2001) and Sticks and Stones (2008).

In 2019, Mark-Paul began starring on the show Mixed-ish (2019). He returned in a supporting role for the revival Saved by the Bell (2020), with Mitchell Hoog as his son.

Gosselaar's sporting interests include cycling, motocross and auto racing. He is also an avid pilot. Gosselaar lives outside of Los Angeles. He married model Lisa Ann Russell in 1996 in Maui, Hawaii. The two divorced in 2011. In 2012, he married advertising executive Catriona McGinn. He has two children with Lisa and two children with Catriona.

Jorge Daniel Pardo is an American actor. He is best known for playing Jack Toretto in F9 (2021), as well as the lead role of Ezekiel "EZ" Reyes in the television series Mayans M.C. (2018). Pardo was born in Panorama City, Los Angeles, California, his father is from Argentina and his mother from El Salvador JD also played "Nate"/Jason in the NBC sci-fi series Revolution, co-starring Billy Burke.

Previously he was best known for his role as Gwen Amber Rose Araujo in the Lifetime Network movie called A Girl Like Me: The Gwen Araujo Story. Pardo also had roles on FOX's Drive and The CW's Hidden Palms. Both series were canceled after their respective first seasons. Pardo played Young Santiago in the film The Burning Plain (2008) starring opposite Jennifer Lawrence with Charlize Theron and Kim Basinger. JD played the half-vampire Nahuel in the second half of Breaking Dawn, and a member of a drug cartel in Snitch. Pardo also starred in The CW TV series The Messengers that aired during the 2014-2015 season.

Meagan Monique Good was born on 8 August 1981 in Panorama City, California, USA, to Tyra Wardlow-Doyle, who worked as her manager, and Leondis "Leon" Good, an LAPD officer. She began appearing on commercials at the age of four. Then she started guest-starring on series like The Parent 'Hood (1995), Touched by an Angel (1994), Moesha (1996), The Steve Harvey Show (1996) and The Division (2001). She also starred in Raising Dad (2001) with Bob Saget.

Candace Helaine Cameron Bure was the youngest of four children, born in Panorama City, Los Angeles, California to Robert and Barbara Cameron. Following in the footsteps of her older brother Kirk Cameron, (who played Mike Seaver for 7 seasons on the hit show Growing Pains (1985)), Candace decided to pursue acting herself. She appeared in several commercials, and guest-starred on shows such as Punky Brewster (1984), St. Elsewhere (1982) and Who's the Boss? (1984).

In 1986, at age 10, she was cast as Donna Jo "D.J." Margaret Tanner-Fuller, the eldest daughter, on Full House (1987) and Fuller House (2016). The show's eight-year run ranks it among the most successful series of all time. Candace also appeared in the films Punchline (1988) (playing Sally Field's daughter), as well as numerous television movies.

After Full House (1987) ended its run, Candace married hockey player Valeri Bure at the age of 20. They have three children. Candace continues to make appearances on I Love the '80s (2002), and hosted 50 Cutest Child Stars: All Grown Up (2005) on the E! network.

Blue-eyed Benji Gregory was born in Encino, California to Manny and Patti. He had an older sister, Becky, and a younger brother, Matthew. His father, uncle and sister were all actors; his grandmother was his agent.

As a veteran of dozens of commercials, Benji practically grew up before the camera. At the age of five, he began auditioning for television and won numerous parts. His first acting job was in an episode of Fantasy Island (1977), and he followed that with guest-starring parts on The A-Team (1983), T.J. Hooker (1982), Amazing Stories (1985) and The Twilight Zone (1985). He also appeared in a TV pilot, "Fenster Hall"; a Disney movie, Mr. Boogedy (1986); a TV movie, Thompson's Last Run (1986); and the feature film, Jumpin' Jack Flash (1986).

He later joined the U.S. Navy and became an Aerographer's Mate (Navy Weather) at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, Mississippi.

Benji Gregory died in 2024.

Jennifer Butler was born on 24 October 1963 in Panorama City, California, USA. She was a costume designer, known for Groundhog Day (1993), Firestarter (1984) and The Last of the Mohicans (1992). She was married to Bill Murray. She died on 12 January 2021 in Sullivan's Island, South Carolina, USA.

Chelsea Tavares is an American actress and singer. She is best known for her role as 'Patience' on CW's All American. Other recent credits include 'Nora' in the long-anticipated video game The Last of Us Part II and a six episode recurring arc on USA's Queen of the South as 'Birdie.' Tavares starred in the indie feature Solace which premiered at the LA Film Festival 2018 and won the Muse Award for 'Best Ensemble Cast.' Directed by Tchaiko Omawale, the film was also a recipient of the Tribeca All-Access Grant toward financing. Tavares was born in Panorama City, Los Angeles, California and is of Cape Verdean descent. Other previous credits include SMILF, Lethal Weapon, Make It or Break It, Ringer, Bones, The Middle, and the Dreamworks' feature film Fright Night. She first broke out on Nickelodeon's Unfabulous as 'Cranberry St. Claire' and also played 'Autumn' in Just Jordan.

Kylee Russell was born on 8 October 1996 in Panorama City, California, USA. She is an actress and producer, known for Zombies (2018), Mississippi Damned (2009) and Virtual High (2016). She is married to Gavvin Schmidt. They have one child.

Amber Perkins was born on 10 April 1989 in Panorama City, California, USA. She is an actress, known for Megan Is Missing (2011), Sinners (2007) and Family of the Year (2007).

La'Myia Good was born on 27 September 1979 in Panorama City, California, USA. She is an actress and producer, known for Charlie, Trevor and a Girl Savannah (2015), Kingdom Business (2022) and If Not Now, When? (2019). She has been married to Eric Bellinger since 30 January 2015. They have two children.

Jacob Chase was born on 1 July 1986 in Panorama City, California, USA. He is a director and writer, known for Come Play (2020), Larry (2017) and The Girl in the Woods (2021).

Adam Cagley grew up strumming his ukulele, drawing comics and relaxing on his massage chair as he dreamed of becoming an actor. At the mere age of 8, while performing at a Dinner Theatre in Lancaster He was spotted by his first agent. He ended up booking his very first audition, a camera commercial and never looked back. From there, Adam went on to star in several national commercials like AT&T and caught the attention of producers which jump started him into guest starring roles on Nickelodeon shows such as "All That," "Ned's De-Classified" and then onto the Disney shows "Suite Life of Zack and Cody," "Hanna Montana" and recently "Good Luck Charlie." He also had fun keeping up with Tracey Ullman on her show "State of the Union." Most recently, Adam played Ron Kuzner, a recurring character on the hit Showtime series "Shameless". He's served as a writer and producer on numerous independent films and has become an accomplished stand up comedian, performing in both the Boston and Burbank Comedy Festivals.

Brent Anderson was born in Panorama City, California, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for Dirty John (2018), American Crime (2015) and My All-American (2015). He has been married to Angela since 4 September 2005.

Marcus Hopson, AKA Hopsin, is an actor/musician from Los Angeles, California. He got his first acting role in 2001 playing a pizza parlor kid in "Max Keeble's Big Move". Hopson's other roles have been playing on the TV show "That's So Raven" for one episode and, most notably, playing a senior rapper in the hit musical "Fame". He also played in a low budget film named "Bomb The World", in which he was played the leading role of "Face". Hopson is currently a rapper, using the alias "Hopsin", and has started his own record label Funk Volume. He has made five albums(2017). He also left Funk Volume at the start of 2016, and eventually started yet another record label called undercover prodigy.

Kurt Voss was born on 16 September 1963 in Panorama City, California, USA. He is a writer and director, known for Sugar Town (1999), Down and Out with the Dolls (2001) and Horseplayer (1990). He was previously married to Sammi Davis.

Ashley Eriksson is a songwriter and animator. She is most well-known as a songwriter for the Cartoon Network animated series Adventure Time. She formed LAKE in 2005 with Elijah Moore, Kenny Tarantino, and Linus Schief. Current members consist of Ashley Eriksson, Elijah Moore, and Andrew Dorsett. Eriksson is an animator for projects with Kalakala Animation Co. and director Brandon Colvin.

Eric Poppick was born on 22 September 1946 in Panorama City, California, USA. He is an actor, known for Mousehunt (1997), Problem Child (1990) and Basic Instinct (1992).

Jack Impellizzeri was born and raised in Southern California. After graduating from Bishop Alemany High School, he attended Moorpark College and enrolled in a theater class. It was there that his teacher encouraged him to do a one act play, His performance received rave reviews and several other college productions followed. Shortly after, he transferred to California State University, Northridge and decided to continue his studies in theater and radio, television, film production. During his time in college, Jack was cast in many national television commercials, and network television shows. After college, he studied improvisation at Improv Olympic, BANG Improv Studio and the prestigious Second City (LA). Jack continues to work as an actor in film and television and more recently has ventured into writing, directing and producing short films. He has been married to Barbara Watkins since 2005 and they have two children.

Randy Myers was born on 29 March 1967 in Panorama City, California, USA. He is a producer and director, known for Samurai Jack (2001), The Powerpuff Girls (1998) and The Iron Giant (1999).

Ryan Bruce was born on 16 October 1980 in Panorama City, California, USA. He is an actor, known for Star Trek (2009), Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007) and Boilerplate (2009).

Teresa Lynn Strasser is an Emmy-winning writer (Comedy Central's Win Ben Stein's Money (1997)and Emmy-nominated television host (TLC's While You Were Out (2002)). Radio and podcast audiences know her as the longtime co-host of The Adam Carolla Show.

Her first book, Exploiting My Baby, was published by Penguin Publishing and became a Los Angeles Times Bestseller. The book was optioned by Sony Pictures Television and developed into a pilot for ABC written by Teresa with Jamie Tarses' Fanfare Productions. As a journalist, Strasser has written for the Los Angeles Times, The Huffington Post, and The Los Angeles Jewish Journal where her first-person essays have garnered three Los Angeles Press Club Awards, including Columnist of the Year.

Heather Ashleigh was born on 25 August 1985 in Panorama City, California, USA. She is an actress, known for Down in the Valley (2005), Star Trek: Odyssey (2007) and Star Trek: Federation One (2008).

Lauren Megan Martinez was born in Southern California. As a child, she performed in a few school plays; but didn't really pursue acting until the age of seventeen. It wasn't until 2015, where she landed her first filming gig in MTV's Grossbusters' episode. Lauren has filmed in many American Film Institute student films, thus working with the same directors and producers who have offered her more work in the future.

Aaron Pruner got his big break at the age of 17 through booking a national commercial for Little Caesar's Pizza. From the success of this job, Aaron was able to get an agent through the referral of close family friend and Academy Award winner, Ernest Borgnine.

In the summer of 1994, Aaron booked a four-episode guest-starring role on Saban's VR Troopers. He was soon offered the regular series role of "Percival Rooney III". For the next year and a half, Aaron served as the comedy relief for the syndicated children's television show in America.

After the completion of the successful two seasons of the show, Aaron moved on to guest-starring roles on "In The House" opposite Debbie Allen who remarked, "Aaron is a smart actor." Months later, he appeared on "Saved By The Bell: The New Class" as bumbling nerd, Iggy. Over the next few years, he appeared in both national and regional spots for companies such as Del Taco, Snapple, Einstein PCS and Golden Corral.

In the summer of 1996, he costarred in the acclaimed independent feature film, "Tujunga" directed by Jais Sardo. It received many good reviews in the festival circuit. In 2000, he guest starred in the "Mars Attacks" episode of "ER". Soon after, he appeared as Helena Cassadine's awkward young lawyer "Virgil Armstead" on "General Hospital".

A year later, Aaron appeared as the recurring character "Smokie" in the very successful German Burger King campaign that lasted through 2002 and 2003. He appeared in many print ads spanning bus stop posters, billboards, and tray liners. Later in 2002, he also appeared opposite Academy Award winner Charlize Theron in a hilarious "Honda: Life" ad for the Japanese market.

In 2003, he appeared as the Pickle Boy in the funny Sprint PCS ad which shared his character's name. His "Hamster" spot for Citibank was voted as one of the Best Spots for June 2003 in Adweek magazine.

Aaron Pruner is also a writer. He co-wrote the dark comedy "Three Times a Lady" and has trained with The UCB Theater, L.A. Connection Improv, and at The CBS Studios Improv Intensive with Andy Goldberg. He was the co-founder and one of the head writers for the sketch comedy group "The Nimble Vagrants". In 2005, he was featured in a Diet Dr Pepper commercial.

After a decade of putting acting on hold to pursue a career in writing, Aaron is back on his acting game. In 2015, he was featured in a Toyota spot for the Spanish Market and a few years later, co-starred in the horror indie, Blood Brothers. Most recently, he appeared in an episode of Sarah Silverman's "I Love You, America" opposite comedy legend, Carl Reiner.

For over a decade, Aaron Pruner has been true to his passion and himself. Along the way, he has played a variety of offbeat and fun characters on screen and off. He sees this as only the beginning and looks forward to the places his career will take him in the future.

Justine Biticon was born on 9 June 1998 in Panorama City, California, USA. She is an actress, known for Gryffin & Carly Rae Jepsen: OMG (2019), Feast Mansion (2018) and America's Next Top Model (2003).